R6B Graduate Diploma in Humanities as at 14th May, 2002
Graduate Diploma in Humanities
Abbreviation: GradDipHum
Course code: R6B
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2249
Introductory comments
The Graduate Diploma in Humanities course is offered on the Hobart campus on a full-fee
paying basis only. The course may be completed in a minimum of one year by full-time
study or a maximum of two consecutive years by part-time study.
Candidates whose study has been interrupted by illness, or other reasonable cause, may
be permitted to complete the course over a period not exceeding one additional year in the
case of a full-time candidate and two additional consecutive years in the case of a
part-time candidate.
Candidates may currently undertake studies in any one of the following specialisations:
•
Classics (School of History and Classics)
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History (School of History and Classics)
•
Philosophy (School of Philosophy)
The relevant field of specialisation is indicated in the award of the Graduate Diploma. For
instance, a diplomate who has completed the specialisation in History would use the
award abbreviation ‘GradDipHum(Hist)’.
Admission & prerequisites
To be admitted to the course applicants must have qualified for admission to the degree of
Bachelor of Arts or another Bachelor’s degree of the University of Tasmania. Applicants
should have also successfully completed a major in the discipline area in which they
intend to study, and should have obtained Credit results or better in units to a minimum
value of 37.5% at the 200/300 levels in that discipline.
Applicants who have not completed a major in the relevant discipline area, but have done
so in another discipline, or have work experience which is considered suitable preparation
for studies for the Graduate Diploma may be accepted. In such cases applicants are still
required to have obtained Credit results or better in units to a minimum value of 37.5% at
the 200/300 levels in the discipline undertaken.
In special cases the Faculty may accept applicants who have completed an approved
three-year course at a lower standard.
Course objectives
The course enables graduates who may not have qualified for admission to an Honours
program to undertake in-depth studies at a postgraduate level in their chosen field of
specialisation. The course thus acts as a bridge to later higher degree studies.
General provisions
Candidates may not, without the consent of the Faculty, submit for examination for the
Graduate Diploma any work which has previously been submitted for any degree or
diploma.
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Candidates who fail to make satisfactory progress may be required by the Faculty to
withdraw from the course or to repeat some or all of the work prescribed.
Course structure
To qualify for the award, candidates are required to undertake one of the programs
indicated below
A Classics
Students should enrol in the umbrella code for Classics
(HTC500 – full-time 100% or HTC501 part-time 50%)
plus level 300 and/or 400 units offered in the discipline, or other units to the same value as
agreed by the HoS
and HTC575 Supervised Research Essay – approx 10,000-word essay
B History
Students should enrol in the umbrella code for History
(HTA500 – full-time 100% or HTA501 part-time 50%)
plus level 300 and/or 400 units offered in the discipline as advised by the School of
History and Classics
and HTA575 Supervised Research Essay – approx 10,000-word essay
C Philosophy
Students should enrol in the umbrella code for Philosophy
(HPA500 – full-time 100% or HPA501 part-time 50%)
plus level 300 and/or 400 units offered by the School of Philosophy, or other units to the
same value as agreed by HoS
and HPA575 Supervised Research Essay – approx 10,000-word essay
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Contact
Hobart: Yvonne Bottomley ph 6226 2249 fax 6226 7842
<Yvonne.Bottomley@utas.edu.au>Yvonne.Bottomley
Launceston: Jane Emery ph 6324 3624 fax 6324 3652
<Jane.Emery@utas.edu.au>Jane.Emery
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Arts
Campus(es) offered | Hobart | Launceston
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 1 years minimum (2 semesters) | 2 years maximum (4 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES
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